MORRIS MIDDLE

morris.mcallenisd.org

999 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morris Middle School, located at 1400 Trenton Rd in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent campus within the McAllen Independent School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body.

The school is widely recognized for its "Stallion" pride and its integration of technology and innovative instructional practices to meet the needs of modern learners. By maintaining a focus on character education and community involvement, Morris Middle School strives to cultivate responsible, high-achieving students. Prospective families and community members can find comprehensive information regarding school programs, events, and administrative resources on their official website at http://morris.mcallenisd.org.

999

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORRIS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	889
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
889 (89.0%)
White
80 (8.0%)
Asian
15 (1.5%)
Two or More
9 (0.9%)
Black
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)618-7300
Website:	http://morris.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 316

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 337